Baltimore Sun article on Priest Shortage, Light Mass Attendance

Read the article linked below from Tuesday's edition of the Sunpaper:
1. Take notes on main points;
2. Identify some problems facing the local RCC in Baltimore;
3. Identify some possible solutions;
4. Be prepared to discuss intelligently in class.

LINK:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-priest-shortage-20101025,0,5539587.story

Homework for Monday, October 25--Due by 10 a.m.

1. Read the article below about the impact of faith on the rescued Chilean miners. Assignment will be given on this article next week:
http://www.osv.com/tabid/7621/itemid/7050/Faith-played-major-role-in-uplifting-Chilean-miner.aspx

2. Read Chapter 11: The Mission of the Catholic Church in your text. Page 100-110. Take notes on the main concepts of the chapters and define all vocab terms (8) in your One Note. Don't forget the info in the boxes on the sides of the pages.

3. Finally, answer the first bulleted-question under For Further Reflection on page 110 about your role(s) now (if any) at Church and the roles you might take on at Church in the future:
Type your responses and explanations in an email to me: pmurphy@johncarroll.org
9-10 sentences needed in your explanations. Times New Roman, 12 font.
Spell-check.

4. Email me if you have any questions.

Your Checklist:
a. Miners article read?
b. Chapter 11 in text read?
c. Notes taken?
d. Vocab done?
e. Reflection question answered on page 110?
f. Email sent with your answer?

Have a great week-end!!

Homework for Monday, October 18--Due by 11 a.m.

Friends, It looks to me as if you have had it pretty easy the past week or so!! :)

For Homework:
1. Finish the last ten minutes of GLEE: (Watch it...don't pretend!!)
Link:
http://www.fox.com/glee/full-episodes/625454625001/grilled-cheesus

2. Next: Read the blog from D. Scott Miller (Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry)of the Archdiocese of Baltimore about this episode at: http://www.dscottmiller.com/2010/10/08/relevant-faith/

3. Then read Deacon Greg Kandra's blog: Don't stop believing: "Glee" gets religion; Link: http://blog.beliefnet.com/deaconsbench/2010/10/the-newest-glee-club-priests.html
(Check out the conflicting comments: The Deacon's article had 43 comments at the time of my posting here.)

4. Next read from the blog "Googling God:" What a Friend We Have in Cheesus; Link:
http://googlinggod.com/2010/10/06/what-a-friend-we-have-in-cheesus/

5. Lastly, read: The statement from The Catholic League: For Religious and Civil Rights website: "GLEE" TACKLES RELIGION.
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BET YOU THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER FIND SO MUCH ON GRILLED CHEESUS: LOL!!
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After reading the above four articles, please write your reflections on the episode of GLEE and the four articles. Directions below.

a. TITLE: "My Reflections on Grilled Cheesus Episode"
b. You must write an essay on what you thought of the episode (Make sure you show that you actually watched the ending!!) and your thoughts on all the opinion-blogs and articles.
Do you agree or disagree with any of the writers?
What the show's message for you?
What did you get out of this assignment (show, blogs, articles, writing)?
Have you thought about any issues that you had not considered in the past?
AND:
How did this viewing of GLEE tie into what we have discussed in class since the death of Tyler from Rutgers University?

c. You should write for a minimum of fifteen minutes. Your essay must be at least 50 sentences long. Count them!!
d. USE a WORD document for your essay--Times New Roman, 12 font;
Make sure you have used Spell-check.

e. Attach your essay to an email to me at: pmurphy@johncarroll.org
DUE by 11 a.m. Monday the 18th.

NOTE:
If you have any questions email me right away. Don't leave this until the last minute.

Enjoy your four-day week-end!!

Class Work and Homework for Monday, October 4--Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi

IMPORTANT:
You will need your black text, The Catholic Faith Handbook, today and for homework.

For today's class you will each be assigned a chapter: refer to the list below.
1. Read and highlight the chapter;
2. Outline the chapter using Power Point;
3. Be sure to include all main points and concepts from each section of the chapter in your chapter PPT;
4. Define all vocabulary words as well; The vocab is found at the beginning of the chapter and sometimes in the chapter too; Most definitions are found in the back of text in the Glossary;
5. Make sure you include all the "boxed" information, and important information about the Saint/Holy Person of the Chapter ("Saintly Profiles") which is also found in a margin box;
6. Include some photos or clip-art to illustrate your PPT.
7. "For Further Reflection" type the questions at the end of the chapter each on a separate slide; Answer or reflect on each question.

8. Finish for homework and email to me at: psdohn@gmail.com
Make sure you have proofread and spell-checked all your work:
Use proper capitalization, etc.
9. Also post your PPT to this class website by clicking on "Comment" below.
10. This PPT is due by 12 noon tomorrow.
11. Email me if you have any questions.

Time to be spent on PPT:
A **minimum** of one hour:
All class time today Monday and at least 20 minutes at home.

Assigned chapters: Names in Alpha Order:
a. Hannah: Chapter 3: Faith
b. Sarah: Chapter 4: God Our Father;
c. Abby: Chapter 5: The Human Person;
d. Jessie: Chapter 6: Jesus Christ;
e. Katie: Chapter 7: Jesus' Message;
f. Konnor: Chapter 8: Jesus' Death;
g. Camillo: Chapter 9: Jesus' Resurrection;
h. Darryn: Chapter 10: The Holy Spirit;
i. Daniel: Chapter 11: The Mission of the RCC;
j. Erin: Chapter 12: Organization of the RCC;
k. Brenden: Chapter 13: The Last Things;
l. Caitlyn: Chapter 14: Intro to the Liturgy;
m. Kirsten: Chapter 15: Intro to the Sacraments;
n. Julia: Chapter 21: Intro to Christian Morality;
o. Joshua: Chapter 31 Intro to Prayer;
p. Brian: Chapter 32: Forms of Prayer;
q. Colleen: Chapter 33: Personal Prayer;
r. Travis: Chapter 34: Praying with Scripture;
s. Xavia: Chapter 35: Praying Together;
t. Andrea: Chapter 36: The Lord's Prayer: God's Glory;
u. Keith: Chapter 37 The Lord's Prayer: Human Need.